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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 605.26 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 605.26 and 263.97 is: 364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 605.26 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/605.26 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 605.26 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 159,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,770.48/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.27

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