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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 605.23 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 605.23 and 359.13 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 605.23 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/605.23 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 605.23 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 217,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,354.45/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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