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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 602.59 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 602.59 and 250.14 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 602.59 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/602.59 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 602.59 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 150,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,731.86/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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