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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.70, 585.97 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.70, 585.97 and 249.96 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.70 : 585.97 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.70/585.97 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.70x = 585.97 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.70x = 146,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,468.44/424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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