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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.23, 638.39 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.23, 638.39 and 361.51 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.23 : 638.39 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.23/638.39 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.23x = 638.39 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.23x = 230,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,784.37/425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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