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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.17, 639.71 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.17, 639.71 and 358.42 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.17 : 639.71 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.17/639.71 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.17x = 639.71 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.17x = 229,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,284.86/426.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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