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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.09, 600.36 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.09, 600.36 and 248.58 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.09 : 600.36 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.09/600.36 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.09x = 600.36 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.09x = 149,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,237.49/435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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