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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 604.08 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 604.08 and 251.27 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 604.08 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/604.08 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 604.08 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 151,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,784.16/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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