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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 638.23 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 638.23 and 357.14 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 638.23 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/638.23 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 638.23 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 227,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,937.46/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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