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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 603.72 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 603.72 and 250.95 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 603.72 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/603.72 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 603.72 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 151,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,504.86/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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