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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 638.69 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 638.69 and 348.98 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 638.69 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/638.69 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 638.69 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 222,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,885.10/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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