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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 638.96 and 397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 638.96 and 397.53 is: 596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 638.96 = 397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/638.96 = 397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 638.96 × 397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 254,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,003.78/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.04

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