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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 638.98 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 638.98 and 250.42 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 638.98 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/638.98 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 638.98 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 160,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,013.37/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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