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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 637.68 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 637.68 and 254.72 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 637.68 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/637.68 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 637.68 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 162,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,429.85/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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