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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 603.03 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 603.03 and 250.53 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 603.03 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/603.03 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 603.03 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 151,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,079.25/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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