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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 603.11 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 603.11 and 250.53 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 603.11 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/603.11 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 603.11 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 151,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,095.51/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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