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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 602.65 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 602.65 and 250.31 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 602.65 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/602.65 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 602.65 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 150,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,848.58/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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