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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 589.66 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 589.66 and 250.28 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 589.66 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/589.66 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 589.66 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 147,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,580.10/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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