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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.39, 635.23 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.39, 635.23 and 250.63 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.39 : 635.23 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.39/635.23 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.39x = 635.23 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.39x = 159,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,205.01/424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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