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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.13, 601.71 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.13, 601.71 and 249.62 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.13 : 601.71 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.13/601.71 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.13x = 601.71 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.13x = 150,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,198.85/436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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