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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.31, 638.37 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.31, 638.37 and 349.98 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.31 : 638.37 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.31/638.37 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.31x = 638.37 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.31x = 223,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,416.73/425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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