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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 603.07 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 603.07 and 250.48 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 603.07 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/603.07 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 603.07 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 151,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,054.84/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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