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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.38 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.38 and 250.76 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.38 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.38 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.38 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 151,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,305.70/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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