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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 604.80 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 604.80 and 360.48 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 604.80 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/604.80 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 604.80 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 218,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,018.30/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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