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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 603.05 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 603.05 and 250.49 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 603.05 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/603.05 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 603.05 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 151,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,058.25/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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