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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 605.76 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 605.76 and 261.88 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 605.76 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/605.76 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 605.76 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 158,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,636.43/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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