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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 640.14 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 640.14 and 361.70 is: 542.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 640.14 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/640.14 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 640.14 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 231,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,535.44/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.54

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