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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 603.80 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 603.80 and 251.03 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 603.80 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/603.80 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 603.80 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 151,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,571.91/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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