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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 642 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 642 and 393.14 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 642 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/642 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 642 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 252,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,395.88/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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