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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 636.42 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 636.42 and 343.32 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 636.42 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/636.42 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 636.42 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 218,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,495.71/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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