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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.66, 603.95 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.66, 603.95 and 251.18 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.66 : 603.95 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.66/603.95 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.66x = 603.95 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.66x = 151,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,700.16/437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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