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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.13, 603.14 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.13, 603.14 and 250.63 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.13 : 603.14 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.13/603.14 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.13x = 603.14 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.13x = 151,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,162.22/437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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