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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.28 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.28 and 361.48 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.28 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.28 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.28 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 231,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,086.93/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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