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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 603.92 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 603.92 and 359.06 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 603.92 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/603.92 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 603.92 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 216,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,843.52/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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