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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 638.40 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 638.40 and 380.46 is: 570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 638.40 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/638.40 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 638.40 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 242,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,885.66/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.11

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