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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 638.96 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 638.96 and 209.52 is: 314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 638.96 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/638.96 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 638.96 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 133,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,874.90/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.38

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