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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 603.48 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 603.48 and 250.83 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 603.48 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/603.48 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 603.48 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 151,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,370.89/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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