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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.41, 638.23 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.41, 638.23 and 343.89 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.41 : 638.23 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.41/638.23 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.41x = 638.23 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.41x = 219,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,480.91/425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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