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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 639.44 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 639.44 and 383.00 is: 574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 639.44 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/639.44 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 639.44 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 244,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,900.41/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.72

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