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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 637.14 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 637.14 and 251.61 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 637.14 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/637.14 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 637.14 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 160,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,310.80/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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