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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 604.80 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 604.80 and 263.52 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 604.80 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/604.80 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 604.80 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 159,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,376.90/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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