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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.15, 603.32 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.15, 603.32 and 250.68 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.15 : 603.32 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.15/603.32 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.15x = 603.32 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.15x = 151,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,240.26/437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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