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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 637.79 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 637.79 and 369.18 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 637.79 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/637.79 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 637.79 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 235,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,457.47/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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