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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.57, 585.90 and 249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.57, 585.90 and 249.91 is: 344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.57 : 585.90 = 249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.57/585.90 = 249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.57x = 585.90 × 249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.57x = 146,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,418.09/424.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.87

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