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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 636.72 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 636.72 and 279.10 is: 417.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 636.72 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/636.72 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 636.72 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 177,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,708.55/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.41

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