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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 638.37 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 638.37 and 369.45 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 638.37 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/638.37 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 638.37 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 235,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,845.80/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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