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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 603.55 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 603.55 and 250.89 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 603.55 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/603.55 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 603.55 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 151,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,423.41/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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