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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 605.81 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 605.81 and 262 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 605.81 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/605.81 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 605.81 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 158,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,722.22/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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