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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 586.67 and 250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 586.67 and 250.57 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 586.67 = 250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/586.67 = 250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 586.67 × 250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 147,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,001.90/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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