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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 637.84 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 637.84 and 352.24 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 637.84 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/637.84 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 637.84 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 224,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,672.76/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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