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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 603.08 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 603.08 and 250.43 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 603.08 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/603.08 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 603.08 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 151,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,027.23/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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