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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 584.85 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 584.85 and 249.40 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 584.85 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/584.85 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 584.85 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 145,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,861.59/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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