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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.66, 639.45 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.66, 639.45 and 368.46 is: 552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.66 : 639.45 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.66/639.45 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.66x = 639.45 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.66x = 235,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,611.75/426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.22

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