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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.54, 590.01 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.54, 590.01 and 250.54 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.54 : 590.01 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.54/590.01 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.54x = 590.01 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.54x = 147,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,821.11/427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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