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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 636.66 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 636.66 and 364.50 is: 544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 636.66 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/636.66 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 636.66 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 232,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,062.57/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.15

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