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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 602.64 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 602.64 and 250.17 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 602.64 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/602.64 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 602.64 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 150,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,762.45/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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