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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 602.64 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 602.64 and 358.92 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 602.64 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/602.64 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 602.64 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 216,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,299.55/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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