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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 605.44 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 605.44 and 264.08 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 605.44 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/605.44 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 605.44 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 159,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,884.60/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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