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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 636.79 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 636.79 and 356.61 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 636.79 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/636.79 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 636.79 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 227,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,085.68/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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