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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.71 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.71 and 338.80 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.71 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.71 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.71 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 204,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,535.25/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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