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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 636.01 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 636.01 and 365.60 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 636.01 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/636.01 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 636.01 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 232,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,527.99/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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