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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 585.09 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 585.09 and 249.42 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 585.09 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/585.09 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 585.09 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 145,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,933.15/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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