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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 585.78 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 585.78 and 249.92 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 585.78 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/585.78 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 585.78 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 146,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,398.14/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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