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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 639.36 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 639.36 and 381.11 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 639.36 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/639.36 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 639.36 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 243,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,663.29/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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