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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 604.03 and 251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 604.03 and 251.31 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 604.03 = 251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/604.03 = 251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 604.03 × 251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 151,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,798.78/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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