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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.62, 587.11 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.62, 587.11 and 250.93 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.62 : 587.11 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.62/587.11 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.62x = 587.11 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.62x = 147,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,323.51/425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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