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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 601.76 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 601.76 and 249.59 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 601.76 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/601.76 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 601.76 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 150,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,191.36/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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