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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 604.88 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 604.88 and 358.88 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 604.88 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/604.88 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 604.88 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 217,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,079.26/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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