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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 638.06 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 638.06 and 376.63 is: 565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 638.06 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/638.06 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 638.06 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 240,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,312.54/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.33

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