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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.95, 589.10 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.95, 589.10 and 249.87 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.95 : 589.10 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.95/589.10 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.95x = 589.10 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.95x = 147,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,197.17/426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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