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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.89, 639.01 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.89, 639.01 and 233.29 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.89 : 639.01 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.89/639.01 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.89x = 639.01 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.89x = 149,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,071.45/425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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