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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.55, 637.77 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.55, 637.77 and 367.77 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.55 : 637.77 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.55/637.77 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.55x = 637.77 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.55x = 234,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,552.67/425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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