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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 601.94 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 601.94 and 249.68 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 601.94 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/601.94 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 601.94 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 150,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,289.99/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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