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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 602.39 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 602.39 and 250.04 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 602.39 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/602.39 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 602.39 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 150,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,620.53/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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