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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 638.28 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 638.28 and 370.98 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 638.28 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/638.28 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 638.28 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 236,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,789.11/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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