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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 636.58 and 371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 636.58 and 371.75 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 636.58 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/636.58 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 636.58 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 236,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,648.62/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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