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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 637.66 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 637.66 and 360.68 is: 539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 637.66 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/637.66 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 637.66 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 229,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,991.21/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.94

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