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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 602.71 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 602.71 and 250.25 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 602.71 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/602.71 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 602.71 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 150,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,828.18/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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