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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 637.94 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 637.94 and 389.18 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 637.94 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/637.94 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 637.94 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 248,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,273.49/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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