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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 633.83 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 633.83 and 250.32 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 633.83 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/633.83 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 633.83 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 158,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,661.45/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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