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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 605.40 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 605.40 and 263.89 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 605.40 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/605.40 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 605.40 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 159,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,759.01/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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