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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 636.62 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 636.62 and 370.64 is: 554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 636.62 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/636.62 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 636.62 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 235,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,953.19/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.02

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