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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 604.02 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 604.02 and 251.25 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 604.02 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/604.02 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 604.02 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 151,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,760.03/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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