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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 600.86 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 600.86 and 248.94 is: 343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 600.86 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/600.86 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 600.86 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 149,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,578.09/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.53

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