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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 603.18 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 603.18 and 257.64 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 603.18 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/603.18 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 603.18 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 155,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,403.30/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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