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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 639.56 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 639.56 and 377.63 is: 566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 639.56 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/639.56 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 639.56 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 241,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,517.04/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.83

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