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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 602.88 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 602.88 and 250.44 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 602.88 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/602.88 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 602.88 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 150,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,985.27/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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