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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.31, 639.87 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.31, 639.87 and 350.98 is: 526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.31 : 639.87 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.31/639.87 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.31x = 639.87 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.31x = 224,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,581.57/426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.80

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