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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 603.99 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 603.99 and 344.50 is: 474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 603.99 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/603.99 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 603.99 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 208,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,074.56/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.92

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