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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.82, 639 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.82, 639 and 352.92 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.82 : 639 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.82/639 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.82x = 639 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.82x = 225,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,515.88/425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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