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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 586.51 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 586.51 and 250.33 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 586.51 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/586.51 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 586.51 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 146,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,821.05/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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