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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 637.29 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 637.29 and 342.78 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 637.29 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/637.29 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 637.29 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 218,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,450.27/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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