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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 603.08 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 603.08 and 250.49 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 603.08 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/603.08 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 603.08 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 151,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,064.44/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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