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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 638.94 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 638.94 and 271.24 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 638.94 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/638.94 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 638.94 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 173,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,306.09/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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