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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 635.04 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 635.04 and 250.19 is: 375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 635.04 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/635.04 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 635.04 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 158,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,879.86/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.19

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