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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 602.38 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 602.38 and 249.98 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 602.38 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/602.38 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 602.38 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 150,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,582.95/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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