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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 604.18 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 604.18 and 251.29 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 604.18 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/604.18 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 604.18 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 151,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,820.74/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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