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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 604.16 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 604.16 and 251.32 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 604.16 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/604.16 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 604.16 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 151,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,837.49/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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