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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636 and 250.90 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 159,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,572.40/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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