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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 585.16 and 249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 585.16 and 249.37 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 585.16 = 249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/585.16 = 249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 585.16 × 249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 145,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,921.35/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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