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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.99, 601.60 and 249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.99, 601.60 and 249.49 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.99 : 601.60 = 249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.99/601.60 = 249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.99x = 601.60 × 249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.99x = 150,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,092.79/435.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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