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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 637.62 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 637.62 and 272 is: 407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 637.62 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/637.62 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 637.62 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 173,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,432.64/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.21

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