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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.43, 588.40 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.43, 588.40 and 249.36 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.43 : 588.40 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.43/588.40 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.43x = 588.40 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.43x = 146,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,723.71/426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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