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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 602.42 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 602.42 and 250.03 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 602.42 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/602.42 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 602.42 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 150,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,620.06/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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