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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.71, 638.36 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.71, 638.36 and 243.06 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.71 : 638.36 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.71/638.36 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.71x = 638.36 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.71x = 155,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,159.78/425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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