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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 638.13 and 288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 638.13 and 288.91 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 638.13 = 288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/638.13 = 288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 638.13 × 288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 184,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,358.95/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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