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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 638.08 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 638.08 and 329.60 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 638.08 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/638.08 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 638.08 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 210,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,311.17/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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