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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 636.84 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 636.84 and 357.18 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 636.84 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/636.84 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 636.84 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 227,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,466.51/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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