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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 605.58 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 605.58 and 264.24 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 605.58 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/605.58 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 605.58 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 160,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,018.46/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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