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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.77, 639.42 and 358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.77, 639.42 and 358.19 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.77 : 639.42 = 358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.77/639.42 = 358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.77x = 639.42 × 358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.77x = 229,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,031.71/425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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