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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 601.29 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 601.29 and 348.54 is: 479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 601.29 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/601.29 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 601.29 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 209,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,573.62/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.56

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