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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 608.31 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 608.31 and 358.08 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 608.31 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/608.31 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 608.31 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 217,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,823.64/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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