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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 637.72 and 343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 637.72 and 343.84 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 637.72 = 343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/637.72 = 343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 637.72 × 343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 219,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,273.64/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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