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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 639.77 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 639.77 and 349.97 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 639.77 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/639.77 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 639.77 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 223,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,895.36/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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