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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 635.98 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 635.98 and 366.50 is: 548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 635.98 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/635.98 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 635.98 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 233,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,086.67/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.26

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