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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.53, 603.81 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.53, 603.81 and 251.02 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.53 : 603.81 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.53/603.81 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.53x = 603.81 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.53x = 151,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,568.39/437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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