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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 617.38 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 617.38 and 250.90 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 617.38 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/617.38 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 617.38 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 154,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,897.56/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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