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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.03, 585.21 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.03, 585.21 and 249.40 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.03 : 585.21 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.03/585.21 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.03x = 585.21 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.03x = 145,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,951.37/424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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