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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 638.44 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 638.44 and 251.58 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 638.44 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/638.44 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 638.44 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 160,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618.74/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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