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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 634.26 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 634.26 and 250 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 634.26 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/634.26 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 634.26 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 158,565
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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