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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 617.37 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 617.37 and 250.88 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 617.37 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/617.37 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 617.37 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 154,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,885.79/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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