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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 638.30 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 638.30 and 340.84 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 638.30 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/638.30 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 638.30 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 217,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,558.17/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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