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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.49, 600.99 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.49, 600.99 and 248.99 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.49 : 600.99 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.49/600.99 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.49x = 600.99 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.49x = 149,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,640.50/435.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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