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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 636.75 and 343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 636.75 and 343.10 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 636.75 = 343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/636.75 = 343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 636.75 × 343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 218,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,465.74/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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