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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 638.34 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 638.34 and 344.13 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 638.34 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/638.34 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 638.34 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 219,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,670.22/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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