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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 602.96 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 602.96 and 349.11 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 602.96 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/602.96 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 602.96 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 210,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,497.62/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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