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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 586.04 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 586.04 and 250.02 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 586.04 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/586.04 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 586.04 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 146,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,520.47/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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