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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 603.62 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 603.62 and 250.93 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 603.62 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/603.62 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 603.62 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 151,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,466.22/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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