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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.87, 602.93 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.87, 602.93 and 250.37 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.87 : 602.93 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.87/602.93 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.87x = 602.93 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.87x = 150,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,954.33/436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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