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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 635.04 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 635.04 and 249.90 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 635.04 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/635.04 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 635.04 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 158,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,696.50/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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