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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 605.46 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 605.46 and 264.08 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 605.46 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/605.46 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 605.46 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 159,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,889.88/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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