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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 588.96 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 588.96 and 249.86 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 588.96 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/588.96 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 588.96 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 147,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,154.60/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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