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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.90, 602.97 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.90, 602.97 and 250.41 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.90 : 602.97 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.90/602.97 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.90x = 602.97 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.90x = 150,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,989.72/436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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