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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 636.94 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 636.94 and 250.58 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 636.94 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/636.94 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 636.94 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 159,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,606.02/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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