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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 638.76 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 638.76 and 361.76 is: 543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 638.76 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/638.76 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 638.76 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 231,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,077.82/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.10

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