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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 603.30 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 603.30 and 250.68 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 603.30 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/603.30 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 603.30 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 151,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,235.24/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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