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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 639.65 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 639.65 and 361.73 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 639.65 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/639.65 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 639.65 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 231,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,383.10/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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