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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 609.54 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 609.54 and 359.08 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 609.54 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/609.54 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 609.54 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 218,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,873.62/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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