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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 640.60 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 640.60 and 373.19 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 640.60 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/640.60 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 640.60 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 239,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,063.78/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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