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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 635.10 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 635.10 and 368.04 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 635.10 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/635.10 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 635.10 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 233,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,742.20/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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