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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 604.83 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 604.83 and 263.53 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 604.83 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/604.83 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 604.83 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 159,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,390.85/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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