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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 641.10 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 641.10 and 373.80 is: 561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 641.10 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/641.10 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 641.10 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 239,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,643.18/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.75

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