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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 605.58 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 605.58 and 264.18 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 605.58 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/605.58 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 605.58 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 159,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,982.12/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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