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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.53, 588.65 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.53, 588.65 and 249.55 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.53 : 588.65 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.53/588.65 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.53x = 588.65 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.53x = 146,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,894.89/426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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