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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 826.72 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 826.72 and 426.23 is: 639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 826.72 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/826.72 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 826.72 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 352,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,369.73/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.10

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