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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 589.34 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 589.34 and 249.96 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 589.34 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/589.34 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 589.34 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 147,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,311.43/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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