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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 638.52 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 638.52 and 252.42 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 638.52 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/638.52 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 638.52 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 161,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,175.22/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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