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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 605.06 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 605.06 and 261.35 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 605.06 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/605.06 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 605.06 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 158,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,133.29/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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