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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 602.63 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 602.63 and 358.12 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 602.63 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/602.63 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 602.63 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 215,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,811.90/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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