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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 635.31 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 635.31 and 365.13 is: 545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 635.31 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/635.31 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 635.31 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 231,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,974.83/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.04

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