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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.40, 589.76 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.40, 589.76 and 250.38 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.40 : 589.76 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.40/589.76 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.40x = 589.76 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.40x = 147,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,661.16/427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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