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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.20, 603.25 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.20, 603.25 and 250.70 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.20 : 603.25 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.20/603.25 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.20x = 603.25 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.20x = 151,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231.13/437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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