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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 638.67 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 638.67 and 356.92 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 638.67 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/638.67 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 638.67 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 227,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,954.10/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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