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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 605.32 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 605.32 and 264.20 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 605.32 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/605.32 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 605.32 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 159,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,925.54/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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