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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.50, 602.34 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.50, 602.34 and 249.96 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 602.34 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/602.34 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 602.34 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 150,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,560.91/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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