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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 587.80 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 587.80 and 248.91 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 587.80 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/587.80 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 587.80 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 146,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,309.30/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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