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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 605.34 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 605.34 and 344.04 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 605.34 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/605.34 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 605.34 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 208,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,261.17/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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