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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 603.72 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 603.72 and 344.72 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 603.72 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/603.72 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 603.72 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 208,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,115.87/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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