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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.61, 633.90 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.61, 633.90 and 250.37 is: 374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.61 : 633.90 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.61/633.90 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.61x = 633.90 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.61x = 158,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,708.77/423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.66

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