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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 639.36 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 639.36 and 368.58 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 639.36 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/639.36 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 639.36 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 235,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,655.31/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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