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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 641.75 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 641.75 and 350.55 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 641.75 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/641.75 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 641.75 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 224,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,963.71/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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