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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.57, 603.83 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.57, 603.83 and 251.14 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.57 : 603.83 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.57/603.83 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.57x = 603.83 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.57x = 151,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,641.59/437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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