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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 585.34 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 585.34 and 249.52 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 585.34 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/585.34 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 585.34 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 146,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,054.04/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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