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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 605.67 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 605.67 and 261.87 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 605.67 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/605.67 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 605.67 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 158,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,603.77/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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