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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 637.72 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 637.72 and 357.60 is: 535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 637.72 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/637.72 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 637.72 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 228,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,048.67/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.78

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