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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 603.28 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 603.28 and 360.04 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 603.28 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/603.28 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 603.28 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 217,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,204.93/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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