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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.25, 586.85 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.25, 586.85 and 250.59 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 586.85 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/586.85 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 586.85 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 147,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,059.69/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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