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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 635.92 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 635.92 and 365.54 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 635.92 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/635.92 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 635.92 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 232,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,454.20/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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