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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 586.54 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 586.54 and 250.42 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 586.54 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/586.54 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 586.54 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 146,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,881.35/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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