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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.21, 585.48 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.21, 585.48 and 249.61 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.21 : 585.48 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.21/585.48 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.21x = 585.48 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.21x = 146,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,141.66/424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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