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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 603.88 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 603.88 and 251.13 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 603.88 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/603.88 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 603.88 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 151,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,651.13/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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