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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 605.24 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 605.24 and 261.58 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 605.24 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/605.24 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 605.24 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 158,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,318.68/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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