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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 603.19 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 603.19 and 250.59 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 603.19 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/603.19 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 603.19 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 151,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,153.38/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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