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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.43, 589.82 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.43, 589.82 and 250.38 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.43 : 589.82 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.43/589.82 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.43x = 589.82 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.43x = 147,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,677.63/427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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