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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 637.76 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 637.76 and 379.71 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 637.76 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/637.76 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 637.76 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 242,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,161.95/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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