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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 590.42 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 590.42 and 250.86 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 590.42 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/590.42 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 590.42 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 148,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,111.51/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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