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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425, 586.50 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425, 586.50 and 250.45 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 586.50 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/586.50 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 586.50 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 146,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,888.93/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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