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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.42, 637.58 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.42, 637.58 and 240.32 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.42 : 637.58 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.42/637.58 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.42x = 637.58 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.42x = 153,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,223.23/425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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