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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.07 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.07 and 260.04 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.07 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.07 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.07 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 165,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,662.38/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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