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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 604.01 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 604.01 and 359.12 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 604.01 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/604.01 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 604.01 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 216,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,912.07/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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