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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 638.28 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 638.28 and 209.04 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 638.28 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/638.28 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 638.28 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 133,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,426.05/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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