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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 586.21 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 586.21 and 250.12 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 586.21 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/586.21 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 586.21 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 146,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,622.85/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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