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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.01, 637.88 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.01, 637.88 and 243.15 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.01 : 637.88 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.01/637.88 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.01x = 637.88 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.01x = 155,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,100.50/426.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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