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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.46 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.46 and 243.48 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.46 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.46 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.46 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 155,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,452.24/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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