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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 634.70 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 634.70 and 249.68 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 634.70 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/634.70 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 634.70 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 158,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,471.90/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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