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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 600.75 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 600.75 and 248.81 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 600.75 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/600.75 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 600.75 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 149,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,469.60/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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