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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.32, 604.76 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.32, 604.76 and 263.54 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.32 : 604.76 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.32/604.76 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.32x = 604.76 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.32x = 159,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,378.45/438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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