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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 586.79 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 586.79 and 250.63 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 586.79 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/586.79 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 586.79 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 147,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,065.92/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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