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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 603.20 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 603.20 and 250.55 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 603.20 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/603.20 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 603.20 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 151,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,130.51/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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