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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 603.26 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 603.26 and 250.56 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 603.26 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/603.26 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 603.26 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 151,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,151.57/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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