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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 590.72 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 590.72 and 250.96 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 590.72 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/590.72 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 590.72 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 148,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,245.47/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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