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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 636.07 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 636.07 and 251.83 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 636.07 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/636.07 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 636.07 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 160,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,181.51/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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