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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 637.36 and 356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 637.36 and 356.98 is: 534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 637.36 = 356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/637.36 = 356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 637.36 × 356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 227,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,524.77/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.55

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