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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 604.62 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 604.62 and 263.60 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 604.62 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/604.62 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 604.62 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 159,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,377.83/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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