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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 634.92 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 634.92 and 250.15 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 634.92 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/634.92 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 634.92 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 158,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,825.24/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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