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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.25, 600.60 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.25, 600.60 and 248.74 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.25 : 600.60 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.25/600.60 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.25x = 600.60 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.25x = 149,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,393.24/435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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