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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 609.31 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 609.31 and 358.25 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 609.31 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/609.31 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 609.31 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 218,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,287.28/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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