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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 589.74 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 589.74 and 250.26 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 589.74 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/589.74 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 589.74 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 147,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,586.94/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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