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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.67, 639.68 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.67, 639.68 and 372.11 is: 559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.67 : 639.68 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.67/639.68 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.67x = 639.68 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.67x = 238,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,031.96/425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.19

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