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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 604.92 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 604.92 and 263.74 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 604.92 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/604.92 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 604.92 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 159,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,541.60/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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