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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 637.29 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 637.29 and 368.75 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 637.29 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/637.29 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 637.29 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 235,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,000.69/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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