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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 597.54 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 597.54 and 249 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 597.54 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/597.54 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 597.54 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 148,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,787.46/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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