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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 605.52 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 605.52 and 261.83 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 605.52 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/605.52 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 605.52 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 158,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,543.30/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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