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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.57, 585.80 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.57, 585.80 and 249.88 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.57 : 585.80 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.57/585.80 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.57x = 585.80 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.57x = 146,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,379.70/424.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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