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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 638.16 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 638.16 and 243.04 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 638.16 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/638.16 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 638.16 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 155,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,098.41/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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