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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 603.93 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 603.93 and 248.64 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 603.93 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/603.93 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 603.93 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 150,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,161.16/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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