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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 605.43 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 605.43 and 261.56 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 605.43 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/605.43 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 605.43 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 158,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,356.27/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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