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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 603.91 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 603.91 and 251.12 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 603.91 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/603.91 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 603.91 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 151,650.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,650.89/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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