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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.91, 634.86 and 379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.91, 634.86 and 379.40 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.91 : 634.86 = 379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.91/634.86 = 379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.91x = 634.86 × 379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.91x = 240,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,865.88/425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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