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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.89, 604.23 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.89, 604.23 and 251.35 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.89 : 604.23 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.89/604.23 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.89x = 604.23 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.89x = 151,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,870.19/437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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