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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 588.45 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 588.45 and 249.48 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 588.45 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/588.45 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 588.45 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 146,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,806.51/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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