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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 585.39 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 585.39 and 249.50 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 585.39 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/585.39 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 585.39 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 146,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,054.81/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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