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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 636.93 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 636.93 and 356.49 is: 533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 636.93 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/636.93 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 636.93 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 227,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,059.18/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.83

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