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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 640.37 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 640.37 and 369.36 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 640.37 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/640.37 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 640.37 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 236,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,527.99/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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