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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 600.26 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 600.26 and 248.51 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 600.26 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/600.26 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 600.26 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 149,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,166.37/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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