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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.10, 634.76 and 249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.10, 634.76 and 249.91 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.10 : 634.76 = 249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.10/634.76 = 249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.10x = 634.76 × 249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.10x = 158,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,632.87/423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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