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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 603.51 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 603.51 and 250.84 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 603.51 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/603.51 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 603.51 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 151,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,381.43/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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