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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 586.62 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 586.62 and 250.44 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 586.62 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/586.62 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 586.62 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 146,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,913.11/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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