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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.31, 585.56 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.31, 585.56 and 249.76 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.31 : 585.56 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.31/585.56 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.31x = 585.56 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.31x = 146,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,249.47/424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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