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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 605.53 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 605.53 and 261.97 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 605.53 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/605.53 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 605.53 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 158,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,630.69/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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