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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 639.86 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 639.86 and 375.39 is: 562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 639.86 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/639.86 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 639.86 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 240,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,195.17/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.63

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