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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 588.27 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 588.27 and 249.28 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 588.27 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/588.27 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 588.27 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 146,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,643.95/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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