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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 602.63 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 602.63 and 343.50 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 602.63 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/602.63 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 602.63 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 207,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,001.69/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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