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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 603.48 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 603.48 and 250.81 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 603.48 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/603.48 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 603.48 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 151,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,358.82/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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