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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 603.40 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 603.40 and 250.75 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 603.40 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/603.40 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 603.40 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 151,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,302.55/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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