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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.69, 638.37 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.69, 638.37 and 252.39 is: 378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.69 : 638.37 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.69/638.37 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.69x = 638.37 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.69x = 161,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,118.20/425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.49

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