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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 603.59 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 603.59 and 250.86 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 603.59 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/603.59 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 603.59 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 151,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,416.59/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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