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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 635.94 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 635.94 and 251.40 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 635.94 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/635.94 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 635.94 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 159,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,875.32/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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