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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 637.12 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 637.12 and 378.36 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 637.12 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/637.12 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 637.12 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 241,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,060.72/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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