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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.28, 604.27 and 359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.28, 604.27 and 359.31 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.28 : 604.27 = 359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.28/604.27 = 359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.28x = 604.27 × 359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.28x = 217,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,118.46/438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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