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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 594.09 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 594.09 and 343.30 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 594.09 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/594.09 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 594.09 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 203,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,951.10/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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