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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 603.42 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 603.42 and 250.77 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 603.42 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/603.42 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 603.42 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 151,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,318.38/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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