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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 639.22 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 639.22 and 358.60 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 639.22 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/639.22 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 639.22 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 229,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,224.29/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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