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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 588.59 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 588.59 and 249.58 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 588.59 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/588.59 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 588.59 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 146,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,900.29/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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