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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 637.68 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 637.68 and 254.08 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 637.68 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/637.68 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 637.68 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 162,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,021.73/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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