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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 603.90 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 603.90 and 339.36 is: 468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 603.90 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/603.90 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 603.90 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 204,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,939.50/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.54

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