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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 638.35 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 638.35 and 242.93 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 638.35 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/638.35 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 638.35 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 155,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,075.35/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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