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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.88 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.88 and 357.56 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.88 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.88 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.88 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 228,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,437.93/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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