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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 605.43 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 605.43 and 264.07 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 605.43 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/605.43 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 605.43 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 159,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,875.90/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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