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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 604.61 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 604.61 and 359.56 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 604.61 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/604.61 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 604.61 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 217,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,393.57/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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