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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.72, 637.36 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.72, 637.36 and 281.16 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.72 : 637.36 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.72/637.36 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.72x = 637.36 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.72x = 179,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,200.14/425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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