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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 603.23 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 603.23 and 250.65 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 603.23 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/603.23 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 603.23 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 151,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,196.58/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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