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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.80, 635.54 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.80, 635.54 and 250.50 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.80 : 635.54 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.80/635.54 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.80x = 635.54 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.80x = 159,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,202.77/423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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