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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 583.43 and 343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 583.43 and 343.93 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 583.43 = 343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/583.43 = 343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 583.43 × 343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 200,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,659.08/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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