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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 640.03 and 377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 640.03 and 377.95 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 640.03 = 377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/640.03 = 377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 640.03 × 377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 241,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,899.34/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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