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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 604.91 and 359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 604.91 and 359.77 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 604.91 = 359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/604.91 = 359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 604.91 × 359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 217,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,628.47/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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