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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 605.48 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 605.48 and 264.09 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 605.48 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/605.48 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 605.48 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 159,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,902.16/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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