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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 639.51 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 639.51 and 362.26 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 639.51 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/639.51 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 639.51 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 231,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,668.89/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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