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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.94, 601.44 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.94, 601.44 and 249.29 is: 343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.94 : 601.44 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.94/601.44 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.94x = 601.44 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.94x = 149,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,934.17/435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.94

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