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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.71, 637.44 and 278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.71, 637.44 and 278.99 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.71 : 637.44 = 278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.71/637.44 = 278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.71x = 637.44 × 278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.71x = 177,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,843.48/425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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