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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 639.15 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 639.15 and 365.98 is: 548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 639.15 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/639.15 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 639.15 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 233,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,916.12/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.97

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