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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 586.34 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 586.34 and 250.18 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 586.34 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/586.34 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 586.34 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 146,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,688.76/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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