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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 637.56 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 637.56 and 381.33 is: 570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 637.56 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/637.56 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 637.56 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 243,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,120.75/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.87

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