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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 639.11 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 639.11 and 243.33 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 639.11 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/639.11 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 639.11 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 155,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,514.64/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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