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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 639.09 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 639.09 and 372.93 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 639.09 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/639.09 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 639.09 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 238,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,335.83/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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