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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 604.10 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 604.10 and 251.28 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 604.10 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/604.10 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 604.10 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 151,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,798.25/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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