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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 585.78 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 585.78 and 249.86 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 585.78 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/585.78 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 585.78 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 146,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,362.99/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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