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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 602.92 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 602.92 and 250.38 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 602.92 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/602.92 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 602.92 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 150,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,959.42/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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