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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.54, 638.37 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.54, 638.37 and 271.37 is: 407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.54 : 638.37 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.54/638.37 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.54x = 638.37 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.54x = 173,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,231.28/425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.09

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