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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 600.99 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 600.99 and 249.11 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 600.99 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/600.99 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 600.99 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 149,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,709.24/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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