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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 586.86 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 586.86 and 250.67 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 586.86 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/586.86 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 586.86 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 147,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,108.20/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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