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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 601.93 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 601.93 and 249.70 is: 344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 601.93 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/601.93 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 601.93 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 150,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,302.85/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.65

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