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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.37, 636.99 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.37, 636.99 and 356.73 is: 534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.37 : 636.99 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.37/636.99 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.37x = 636.99 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.37x = 227,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,233.44/425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.20

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