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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.78, 605.52 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.78, 605.52 and 264.12 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.78 : 605.52 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.78/605.52 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.78x = 605.52 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.78x = 159,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,929.94/438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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