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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 604.17 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 604.17 and 251.32 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 604.17 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/604.17 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 604.17 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 151,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,840.00/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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