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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.57, 600.94 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.57, 600.94 and 248.93 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.57 : 600.94 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.57/600.94 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.57x = 600.94 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.57x = 149,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,591.99/435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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