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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.39 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.39 and 250.74 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.39 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.39 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.39 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 151,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,294.01/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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