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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 639.98 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 639.98 and 358.56 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 639.98 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/639.98 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 639.98 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 229,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,469.44/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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