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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 586.76 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 586.76 and 250.50 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 586.76 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/586.76 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 586.76 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 146,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,984.01/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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