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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 637.53 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 637.53 and 242.88 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 637.53 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/637.53 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 637.53 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 154,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,839.98/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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