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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 600.70 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 600.70 and 246.21 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 600.70 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/600.70 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 600.70 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 147,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,901.52/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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