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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.18, 634.97 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.18, 634.97 and 370.51 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.18 : 634.97 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.18/634.97 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.18x = 634.97 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.18x = 235,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,262.07/425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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