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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 636.03 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 636.03 and 250.90 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 636.03 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/636.03 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 636.03 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 159,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,578.34/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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