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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 605.49 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 605.49 and 261.86 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 605.49 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/605.49 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 605.49 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 158,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,549.60/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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