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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 586.38 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 586.38 and 250.35 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 586.38 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/586.38 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 586.38 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 146,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,800.23/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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