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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 636.20 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 636.20 and 250.68 is: 376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 636.20 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/636.20 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 636.20 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 159,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,482.62/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.10

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