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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 636.87 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 636.87 and 251.67 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 636.87 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/636.87 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 636.87 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 160,281.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,281.07/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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