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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.98, 641.01 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.98, 641.01 and 363.26 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.98 : 641.01 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.98/641.01 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.98x = 641.01 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.98x = 232,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,853.29/426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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