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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 585.38 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 585.38 and 249.45 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 585.38 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/585.38 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 585.38 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 146,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023.04/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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