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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 602.54 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 602.54 and 250.11 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 602.54 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/602.54 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 602.54 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 150,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,702.29/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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