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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 638.33 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 638.33 and 242.97 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 638.33 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/638.33 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 638.33 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 155,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,095.04/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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