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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.12 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.12 and 243.24 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.12 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.12 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.12 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 155,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,216.31/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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