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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 640.17 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 640.17 and 362.70 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 640.17 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/640.17 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 640.17 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 232,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,189.66/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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