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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 638.82 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 638.82 and 243.68 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 638.82 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/638.82 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 638.82 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 155,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,667.66/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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