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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 632.55 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 632.55 and 250.50 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 632.55 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/632.55 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 632.55 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 158,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,453.78/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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