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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 638.66 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 638.66 and 377.44 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 638.66 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/638.66 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 638.66 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 241,053.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,053.94/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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