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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 638.40 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 638.40 and 340.48 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 638.40 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/638.40 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 638.40 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 217,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,362.43/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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