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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.13, 633.04 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.13, 633.04 and 249.86 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.13 : 633.04 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.13/633.04 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.13x = 633.04 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.13x = 158,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,167.58/423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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