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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 603.24 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 603.24 and 338.52 is: 467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 603.24 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/603.24 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 603.24 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 204,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,208.80/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.23

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