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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.83, 601.45 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.83, 601.45 and 249.29 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.83 : 601.45 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.83/601.45 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.83x = 601.45 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.83x = 149,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,936.35/435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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