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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.82, 639.09 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.82, 639.09 and 340.86 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.82 : 639.09 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.82/639.09 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.82x = 639.09 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.82x = 217,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,840.22/425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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