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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 602.75 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 602.75 and 250.27 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 602.75 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/602.75 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 602.75 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 150,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,850.24/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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