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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 639.17 and 392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 639.17 and 392.17 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 639.17 = 392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/639.17 = 392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 639.17 × 392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 250,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,665.08/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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