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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.76, 639.24 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.76, 639.24 and 369.76 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.76 : 639.24 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.76/639.24 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.76x = 639.24 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.76x = 236,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,365.38/426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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