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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 636.72 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 636.72 and 251.28 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 636.72 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/636.72 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 636.72 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 159,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,995.00/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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