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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 601.66 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 601.66 and 249.50 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 601.66 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/601.66 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 601.66 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 150,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,114.17/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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