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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.42, 603.66 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.42, 603.66 and 250.94 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.42 : 603.66 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.42/603.66 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.42x = 603.66 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.42x = 151,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,482.44/437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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