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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 638.36 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 638.36 and 252.72 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 638.36 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/638.36 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 638.36 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 161,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,325.31/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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