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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.42, 587 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.42, 587 and 250.79 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.42 : 587 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.42/587 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.42x = 587 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.42x = 147,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,213.73/425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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