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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 638.71 and 240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 638.71 and 240.79 is: 361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 638.71 = 240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/638.71 = 240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 638.71 × 240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 153,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,794.98/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.05

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