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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 603.42 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 603.42 and 358.98 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 603.42 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/603.42 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 603.42 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 216,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,615.50/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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