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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 605.63 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 605.63 and 359.43 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 605.63 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/605.63 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 605.63 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 217,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,681.59/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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