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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.35, 636.54 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.35, 636.54 and 368.25 is: 551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.35 : 636.54 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.35/636.54 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.35x = 636.54 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.35x = 234,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,405.86/425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.09

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