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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 604.24 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 604.24 and 344.27 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 604.24 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/604.24 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 604.24 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 208,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,022.35/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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