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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 594.27 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 594.27 and 343.44 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 594.27 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/594.27 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 594.27 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 204,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,096.09/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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