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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 602.96 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 602.96 and 250.44 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 602.96 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/602.96 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 602.96 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 151,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,004.68/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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