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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.97, 605.53 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.97, 605.53 and 264.21 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.97 : 605.53 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.97/605.53 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.97x = 605.53 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.97x = 159,987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,987.08/438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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