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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 638.33 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 638.33 and 250.14 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 638.33 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/638.33 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 638.33 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 159,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,670.83/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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