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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 603.97 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 603.97 and 251.18 is: 346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 603.97 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/603.97 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 603.97 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 151,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,705.18/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.65

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