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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 638.09 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 638.09 and 252.27 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 638.09 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/638.09 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 638.09 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 160,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,970.96/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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