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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 638.13 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 638.13 and 344.40 is: 516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 638.13 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/638.13 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 638.13 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 219,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,771.97/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.62

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