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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 603.29 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 603.29 and 250.76 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 603.29 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/603.29 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 603.29 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 151,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,283.14/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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