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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 637.44 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 637.44 and 271.26 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 637.44 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/637.44 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 637.44 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 172,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,911.97/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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