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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.71 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.71 and 249.98 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.71 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.71 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.71 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 146,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,415.79/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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