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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 634.01 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 634.01 and 250.53 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 634.01 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/634.01 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 634.01 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 158,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,839.65/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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