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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 585.62 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 585.62 and 249.66 is: 344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 585.62 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/585.62 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 585.62 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 146,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,205.89/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.57

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