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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 601 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 601 and 249 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 601 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/601 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 601 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 149,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,649/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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