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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 603.02 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 603.02 and 250.43 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 603.02 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/603.02 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 603.02 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 151,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,011.91/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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