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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 637.28 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 637.28 and 369.52 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 637.28 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/637.28 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 637.28 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 235,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,487.71/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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