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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 587.84 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 587.84 and 248.94 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 587.84 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/587.84 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 587.84 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 146,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,336.89/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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