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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.11, 636.58 and 271.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.11, 636.58 and 271.21 is: 406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.11 : 636.58 = 271.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.11/636.58 = 271.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.11x = 636.58 × 271.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.11x = 172,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,646.86/425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.12

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