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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.17, 653.06 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.17, 653.06 and 249.89 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.17 : 653.06 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.17/653.06 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.17x = 653.06 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.17x = 163,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,190.52/435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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