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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 600.71 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 600.71 and 248.78 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 600.71 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/600.71 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 600.71 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 149,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,444.89/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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