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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.86, 640.16 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.86, 640.16 and 357.92 is: 536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.86 : 640.16 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.86/640.16 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.86x = 640.16 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.86x = 229,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,126.07/426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.77

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