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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 634.83 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 634.83 and 250.07 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 634.83 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/634.83 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 634.83 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 158,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,751.94/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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