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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 610.50 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 610.50 and 359.70 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 610.50 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/610.50 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 610.50 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 219,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,596.85/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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