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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 605.73 and 261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 605.73 and 261.89 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 605.73 = 261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/605.73 = 261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 605.73 × 261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 158,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,634.63/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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