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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 604.37 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 604.37 and 251.48 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 604.37 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/604.37 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 604.37 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 151,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,982.69/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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