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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.01, 600.35 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.01, 600.35 and 248.51 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.01 : 600.35 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.01/600.35 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.01x = 600.35 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.01x = 149,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,192.98/435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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