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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 631.36 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 631.36 and 250.08 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 631.36 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/631.36 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 631.36 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 157,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,890.51/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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