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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.93, 590.48 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.93, 590.48 and 250.90 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.93 : 590.48 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.93/590.48 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.93x = 590.48 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.93x = 148,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,150.18/427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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