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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 639.98 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 639.98 and 350.36 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 639.98 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/639.98 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 639.98 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 224,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,223.39/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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