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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.25, 600.65 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.25, 600.65 and 251.25 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.25 : 600.65 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.25/600.65 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.25x = 600.65 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.25x = 150,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,912.06/435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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