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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.40 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.40 and 209.40 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.40 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.40 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.40 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 133,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,680.96/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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