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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.72, 587.22 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.72, 587.22 and 250.94 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.72 : 587.22 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.72/587.22 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.72x = 587.22 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.72x = 147,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,356.99/425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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