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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 601.63 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 601.63 and 249.47 is: 344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 601.63 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/601.63 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 601.63 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 150,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,088.64/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.33

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