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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.86, 589.19 and 249.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.86, 589.19 and 249.97 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.86 : 589.19 = 249.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.86/589.19 = 249.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.86x = 589.19 × 249.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.86x = 147,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,279.82/426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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