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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 638.93 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 638.93 and 339.25 is: 508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 638.93 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/638.93 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 638.93 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 216,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,757.00/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.91

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