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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 638.64 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 638.64 and 354.32 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 638.64 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/638.64 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 638.64 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 226,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,282.92/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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