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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 603.75 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 603.75 and 344.55 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 603.75 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/603.75 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 603.75 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 208,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,022.24/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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