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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 586.90 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 586.90 and 250.62 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 586.90 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/586.90 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 586.90 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 147,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,088.25/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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