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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 640.08 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 640.08 and 358.77 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 640.08 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/640.08 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 640.08 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 229,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,641.50/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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