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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 603.22 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 603.22 and 358.51 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 603.22 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/603.22 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 603.22 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 216,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,258.00/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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