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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.58, 588.53 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.58, 588.53 and 249.50 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.58 : 588.53 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.58/588.53 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.58x = 588.53 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.58x = 146,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,835.29/426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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