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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 638.28 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 638.28 and 347.76 is: 520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 638.28 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/638.28 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 638.28 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 221,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,968.25/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.87

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