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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 605.04 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 605.04 and 261.47 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 605.04 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/605.04 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 605.04 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 158,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,199.05/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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