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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.81, 586.44 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.81, 586.44 and 250.12 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.81 : 586.44 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.81/586.44 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.81x = 586.44 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.81x = 146,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,678.91/424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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