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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 602.29 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 602.29 and 249.92 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 602.29 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/602.29 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 602.29 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 150,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,524.32/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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