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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 604.56 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 604.56 and 359.82 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 604.56 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/604.56 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 604.56 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 217,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,532.43/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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