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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.63, 585.99 and 250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.63, 585.99 and 250.01 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.63 : 585.99 = 250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.63/585.99 = 250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.63x = 585.99 × 250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.63x = 146,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,499.18/424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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