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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.09, 638.80 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.09, 638.80 and 391.92 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.09 : 638.80 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.09/638.80 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.09x = 638.80 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.09x = 250,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,356.54/426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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