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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 585.36 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 585.36 and 249.60 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 585.36 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/585.36 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 585.36 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 146,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,105.86/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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