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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 601.73 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 601.73 and 249.51 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 601.73 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/601.73 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 601.73 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 150,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,136.02/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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