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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 637.32 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 637.32 and 288.28 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 637.32 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/637.32 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 637.32 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 183,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,726.61/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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