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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.53, 638.89 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.53, 638.89 and 360.05 is: 539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.53 : 638.89 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.53/638.89 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.53x = 638.89 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.53x = 230,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,028.25/426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.30

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