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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 603.24 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 603.24 and 358.56 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 603.24 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/603.24 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 603.24 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 216,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,297.40/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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