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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.41, 637.90 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.41, 637.90 and 271.51 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.41 : 637.90 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.41/637.90 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.41x = 637.90 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.41x = 173,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,196.23/425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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