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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.45, 603.69 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.45, 603.69 and 250.95 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.45 : 603.69 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.45/603.69 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.45x = 603.69 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.45x = 151,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,496.01/437.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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