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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 638.22 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 638.22 and 367.90 is: 552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 638.22 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/638.22 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 638.22 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 234,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,801.14/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.37

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