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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 637.55 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 637.55 and 293.37 is: 439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 637.55 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/637.55 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 637.55 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 187,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,036.58/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.14

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