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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.71, 637.88 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.71, 637.88 and 271.96 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.71 : 637.88 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.71/637.88 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.71x = 637.88 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.71x = 173,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,474.89/425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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