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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.83, 639.94 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.83, 639.94 and 252.58 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.83 : 639.94 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.83/639.94 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.83x = 639.94 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.83x = 161,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,636.05/425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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