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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.90, 604.33 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.90, 604.33 and 251.45 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.90 : 604.33 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.90/604.33 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.90x = 604.33 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.90x = 151,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,955.13/437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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