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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 606.24 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 606.24 and 350.92 is: 484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 606.24 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/606.24 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 606.24 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 212,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,741.74/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.77

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