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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 605.28 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 605.28 and 359.74 is: 496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 605.28 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/605.28 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 605.28 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 217,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,743.43/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.88

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