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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 603.77 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 603.77 and 251.02 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 603.77 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/603.77 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 603.77 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 151,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,558.35/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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