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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 603.63 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 603.63 and 250.92 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 603.63 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/603.63 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 603.63 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 151,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,462.84/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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