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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 586.20 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 586.20 and 249.96 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 586.20 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/586.20 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 586.20 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 146,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,526.55/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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