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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 604.38 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 604.38 and 251.46 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 604.38 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/604.38 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 604.38 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 151,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,977.39/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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