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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 585.97 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 585.97 and 250.04 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 585.97 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/585.97 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 585.97 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 146,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,516.78/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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