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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 640.12 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 640.12 and 358.44 is: 538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 640.12 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/640.12 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 640.12 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 229,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,444.61/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.00

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