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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 636.39 and 393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 636.39 and 393.11 is: 586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 636.39 = 393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/636.39 = 393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 636.39 × 393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 250,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,171.27/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.20

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