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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 604.04 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 604.04 and 251.13 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 604.04 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/604.04 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 604.04 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 151,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,692.57/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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