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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.43, 603.68 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.43, 603.68 and 250.97 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.43 : 603.68 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.43/603.68 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.43x = 603.68 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.43x = 151,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,507.10/437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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