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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 590.04 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 590.04 and 250.47 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 590.04 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/590.04 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 590.04 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 147,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,787.32/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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