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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 586.82 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 586.82 and 250.47 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 586.82 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/586.82 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 586.82 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 146,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,979.55/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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