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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 607.65 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 607.65 and 357.86 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 607.65 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/607.65 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 607.65 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 217,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,453.63/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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