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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.71 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.71 and 249.57 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.71 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.71 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.71 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 146,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,923.11/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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