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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 638.89 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 638.89 and 252.45 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 638.89 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/638.89 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 638.89 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 161,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,287.15/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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