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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 636.48 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 636.48 and 380.16 is: 568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 636.48 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/636.48 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 636.48 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 241,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,964.24/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.95

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