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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 605.78 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 605.78 and 264.25 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 605.78 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/605.78 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 605.78 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 160,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,077.37/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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