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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 601.64 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 601.64 and 249.43 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 601.64 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/601.64 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 601.64 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 150,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,067.37/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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