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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 634.68 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 634.68 and 379.22 is: 565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 634.68 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/634.68 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 634.68 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 240,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,680.18/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.79

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