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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 603.08 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 603.08 and 250.55 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 603.08 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/603.08 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 603.08 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 151,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,103.83/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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