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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.14 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.14 and 376.44 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.14 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.14 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.14 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 239,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,844.74/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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