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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 602.58 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 602.58 and 250.15 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 602.58 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/602.58 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 602.58 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 150,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,735.39/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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