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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 637.54 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 637.54 and 272.02 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 637.54 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/637.54 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 637.54 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 173,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,423.63/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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