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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 637.04 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 637.04 and 251.57 is: 377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 637.04 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/637.04 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 637.04 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 160,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,258.89/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.47

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