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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 609.03 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 609.03 and 358.86 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 609.03 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/609.03 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 609.03 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 218,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,556.51/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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