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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 603.26 and 343.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 603.26 and 343.94 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 603.26 = 343.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/603.26 = 343.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 603.26 × 343.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 207,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,485.24/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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