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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 585.96 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 585.96 and 249.94 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 585.96 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/585.96 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 585.96 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 146,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,451.91/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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