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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 604.01 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 604.01 and 251.20 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 604.01 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/604.01 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 604.01 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 151,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,727.28/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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