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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 633.92 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 633.92 and 250.48 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 633.92 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/633.92 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 633.92 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 158,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.28/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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