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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 636.24 and 250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 636.24 and 250.99 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 636.24 = 250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/636.24 = 250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 636.24 × 250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 159,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,687.98/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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