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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.09, 587.97 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.09, 587.97 and 249.09 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.09 : 587.97 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.09/587.97 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.09x = 587.97 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.09x = 146,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,456.20/426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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