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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 603.27 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 603.27 and 250.66 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 603.27 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/603.27 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 603.27 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 151,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,214.15/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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