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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 639.41 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 639.41 and 358.26 is: 537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 639.41 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/639.41 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 639.41 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 229,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,073.24/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.86

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