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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 635.61 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 635.61 and 250.59 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 635.61 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/635.61 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 635.61 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 159,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277.51/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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