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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 588.40 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 588.40 and 249.32 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 588.40 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/588.40 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 588.40 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 146,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,699.89/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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