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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 633.80 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 633.80 and 250.36 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 633.80 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/633.80 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 633.80 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 158,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,676.92/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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