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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 603.57 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 603.57 and 340.15 is: 468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 603.57 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/603.57 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 603.57 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 205,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,304.34/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.27

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