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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 638.37 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 638.37 and 379.58 is: 569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 638.37 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/638.37 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 638.37 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 242,309.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,309.29/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.44

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