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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 604.86 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 604.86 and 263.60 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 604.86 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/604.86 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 604.86 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 159,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,438.07/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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