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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 585.46 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 585.46 and 249.64 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 585.46 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/585.46 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 585.46 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 146,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,154.23/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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