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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 637.17 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 637.17 and 377.64 is: 563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 637.17 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/637.17 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 637.17 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 240,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,620.88/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.62

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