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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 637.27 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 637.27 and 250.80 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 637.27 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/637.27 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 637.27 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 159,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,824.30/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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