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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 635.64 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 635.64 and 250.72 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 635.64 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/635.64 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 635.64 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 159,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,367.66/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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