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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 638.15 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 638.15 and 364.45 is: 546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 638.15 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/638.15 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 638.15 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 232,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,570.35/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.00

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