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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 637.40 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 637.40 and 367.52 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 637.40 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/637.40 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 637.40 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 234,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,254.98/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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