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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 590.57 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 590.57 and 250.97 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 590.57 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/590.57 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 590.57 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 148,215.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,215.35/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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