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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437, 603.12 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437, 603.12 and 253 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437 : 603.12 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437/603.12 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437x = 603.12 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437x = 152,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,589.36/437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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