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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.68, 637.24 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.68, 637.24 and 254.16 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.68 : 637.24 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.68/637.24 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.68x = 637.24 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.68x = 161,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,960.92/425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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