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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 638.19 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 638.19 and 252.28 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 638.19 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/638.19 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 638.19 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 161,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,002.57/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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