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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 636.80 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 636.80 and 387.20 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 636.80 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/636.80 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 636.80 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 246,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,568.96/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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