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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 605.76 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 605.76 and 264.33 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 605.76 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/605.76 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 605.76 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 160,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,120.54/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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