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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 603.99 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 603.99 and 349.56 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 603.99 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/603.99 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 603.99 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 211,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,130.74/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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