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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 634.53 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 634.53 and 250.11 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 634.53 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/634.53 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 634.53 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 158,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,702.30/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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