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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 637.79 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 637.79 and 242.61 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 637.79 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/637.79 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 637.79 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 154,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,733.02/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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