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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.99, 640.38 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.99, 640.38 and 358.56 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.99 : 640.38 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.99/640.38 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.99x = 640.38 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.99x = 229,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,614.65/426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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