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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.30, 603.48 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.30, 603.48 and 250.79 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.30 : 603.48 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.30/603.48 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.30x = 603.48 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.30x = 151,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,346.75/437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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