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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 603.54 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 603.54 and 250.85 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 603.54 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/603.54 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 603.54 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 151,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,394.99/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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