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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 586.08 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 586.08 and 250.08 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 586.08 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/586.08 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 586.08 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 146,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,566.89/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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