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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 602.88 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 602.88 and 250.38 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 602.88 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/602.88 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 602.88 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 150,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,949.09/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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