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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 640.48 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 640.48 and 372.80 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 640.48 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/640.48 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 640.48 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 238,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,770.94/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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