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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 605.03 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 605.03 and 263.75 is: 363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 605.03 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/605.03 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 605.03 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 159,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,576.66/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.99

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