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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 603.11 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 603.11 and 250.51 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 603.11 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/603.11 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 603.11 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 151,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,084.20/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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