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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 589.83 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 589.83 and 250.50 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 589.83 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/589.83 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 589.83 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 147,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,752.42/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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