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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.53, 635.55 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.53, 635.55 and 250.34 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.53 : 635.55 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.53/635.55 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.53x = 635.55 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.53x = 159,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,103.05/423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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