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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.21, 589.55 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.21, 589.55 and 250.29 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.21 : 589.55 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.21/589.55 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.21x = 589.55 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.21x = 147,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,559.10/427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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