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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 585.31 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 585.31 and 249.46 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 585.31 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/585.31 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 585.31 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 146,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,011.43/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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