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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.27, 633.12 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.27, 633.12 and 378.25 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.27 : 633.12 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.27/633.12 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.27x = 633.12 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.27x = 239,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,474.47/424.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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