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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 605.02 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 605.02 and 263.76 is: 363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 605.02 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/605.02 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 605.02 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 159,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,580.08/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.99

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