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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 638.22 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 638.22 and 356.80 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 638.22 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/638.22 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 638.22 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 227,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,716.90/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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