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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 604.98 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 604.98 and 263.74 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 604.98 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/604.98 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 604.98 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 159,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,557.43/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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