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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.97, 636.41 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.97, 636.41 and 270.66 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.97 : 636.41 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.97/636.41 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.97x = 636.41 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.97x = 172,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,249.38/425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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