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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 637.62 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 637.62 and 353.28 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 637.62 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/637.62 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 637.62 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 225,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,258.39/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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