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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 603.36 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 603.36 and 350.16 is: 483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 603.36 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/603.36 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 603.36 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 211,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,272.54/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.15

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