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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 640.56 and 385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 640.56 and 385.41 is: 578.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 640.56 = 385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/640.56 = 385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 640.56 × 385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 246,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,878.23/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.26

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