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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 604.14 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 604.14 and 251.27 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 604.14 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/604.14 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 604.14 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 151,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,799.24/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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