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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.49, 588.51 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.49, 588.51 and 249.40 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.49 : 588.51 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.49/588.51 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.49x = 588.51 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.49x = 146,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,774.39/426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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