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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.28 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.28 and 349.14 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.28 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.28 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.28 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 222,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,849.08/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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