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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 602.55 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 602.55 and 250.18 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 602.55 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/602.55 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 602.55 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 150,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,747.47/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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