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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 586.78 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 586.78 and 250.56 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 586.78 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/586.78 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 586.78 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 147,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,023.60/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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