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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.38, 637.04 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.38, 637.04 and 251.54 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.38 : 637.04 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.38/637.04 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.38x = 637.04 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.38x = 160,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,241.04/425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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