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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 608.28 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 608.28 and 358.64 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 608.28 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/608.28 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 608.28 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 218,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,153.54/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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