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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.28, 603.92 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.28, 603.92 and 340.20 is: 469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.28 : 603.92 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.28/603.92 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.28x = 603.92 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.28x = 205,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,453.58/437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.84

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