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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 640.32 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 640.32 and 381.12 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 640.32 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/640.32 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 640.32 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 244,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,038.76/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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