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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.98 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.98 and 358.12 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.98 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.98 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.98 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 228,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,831.52/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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