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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 603.72 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 603.72 and 250.98 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 603.72 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/603.72 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 603.72 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 151,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,521.65/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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