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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 637.56 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 637.56 and 242.57 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 637.56 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/637.56 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 637.56 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 154,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,654.52/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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