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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 603.66 and 358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 603.66 and 358.87 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 603.66 = 358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/603.66 = 358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 603.66 × 358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 216,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,635.46/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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