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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.89, 638.51 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.89, 638.51 and 362.49 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.89 : 638.51 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.89/638.51 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.89x = 638.51 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.89x = 231,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,451.68/426.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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