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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 638.52 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 638.52 and 378.18 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 638.52 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/638.52 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 638.52 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 241,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,475.49/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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