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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 605.40 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 605.40 and 264.04 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 605.40 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/605.40 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 605.40 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 159,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,849.82/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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