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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 605.62 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 605.62 and 261.75 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 605.62 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/605.62 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 605.62 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 158,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,516.70/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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