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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 604.42 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 604.42 and 263.31 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 604.42 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/604.42 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 604.42 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 159,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,149.83/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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