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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 603.04 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 603.04 and 250.50 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 603.04 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/603.04 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 603.04 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 151,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,061.52/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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