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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 604.31 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 604.31 and 251.42 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 604.31 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/604.31 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 604.31 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 151,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,931.34/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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