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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 636.73 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 636.73 and 368.37 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 636.73 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/636.73 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 636.73 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 234,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,551.31/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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