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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 601.56 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 601.56 and 249.44 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 601.56 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/601.56 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 601.56 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 150,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,050.12/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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