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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.93, 601.63 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.93, 601.63 and 249.46 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.93 : 601.63 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.93/601.63 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.93x = 601.63 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.93x = 150,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,083.88/435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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