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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 601.79 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 601.79 and 249.54 is: 344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 601.79 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/601.79 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 601.79 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 150,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,170.68/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.37

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