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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 605.03 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 605.03 and 261.33 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 605.03 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/605.03 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 605.03 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 158,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,111.18/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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