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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.91, 639.13 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.91, 639.13 and 250.68 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.91 : 639.13 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.91/639.13 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.91x = 639.13 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.91x = 160,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,214.08/426.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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