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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 600.71 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 600.71 and 248.82 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 600.71 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/600.71 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 600.71 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 149,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,469.28/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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