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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 638.38 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 638.38 and 382.47 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 638.38 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/638.38 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 638.38 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 244,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,162.87/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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