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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.99 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.99 and 251.54 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.99 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.99 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.99 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 160,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,228.46/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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