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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 602.36 and 250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 602.36 and 250.01 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 602.36 = 250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/602.36 = 250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 602.36 × 250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 150,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,591.76/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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