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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 601.53 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 601.53 and 249.44 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 601.53 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/601.53 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 601.53 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 150,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,045.64/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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