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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 635.04 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 635.04 and 250.09 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 635.04 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/635.04 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 635.04 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 158,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,815.57/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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