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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 636.26 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 636.26 and 389.16 is: 582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 636.26 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/636.26 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 636.26 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 247,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,606.94/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.52

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