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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 593.73 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 593.73 and 343.44 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 593.73 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/593.73 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 593.73 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 203,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,910.63/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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