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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.55, 602.39 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.55, 602.39 and 250.02 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.55 : 602.39 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.55/602.39 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.55x = 602.39 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.55x = 150,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,611.30/436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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