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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 637.16 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 637.16 and 385.92 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 637.16 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/637.16 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 637.16 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 245,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,892.79/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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