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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.42, 637.50 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.42, 637.50 and 242.43 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.42 : 637.50 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.42/637.50 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.42x = 637.50 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.42x = 154,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,549.13/425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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