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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.50, 638.16 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.50, 638.16 and 344.80 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 638.16 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/638.16 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 638.16 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 220,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,037.57/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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