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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 637.94 and 387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 637.94 and 387.08 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 637.94 = 387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/637.94 = 387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 637.94 × 387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 246,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,933.99/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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