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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 636.15 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 636.15 and 250.59 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 636.15 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/636.15 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 636.15 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 159,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,412.83/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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