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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 639.97 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 639.97 and 375.56 is: 563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 639.97 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/639.97 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 639.97 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 240,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,347.13/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.11

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