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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 587 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 587 and 250.68 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 587 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/587 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 587 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 147,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,149.16/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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