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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 638.61 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 638.61 and 371.74 is: 557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 638.61 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/638.61 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 638.61 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 237,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,396.88/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.61

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