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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.77, 586.25 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.77, 586.25 and 250.17 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.77 : 586.25 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.77/586.25 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.77x = 586.25 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.77x = 146,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,660.91/424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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