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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 638.33 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 638.33 and 206.77 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 638.33 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/638.33 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 638.33 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 131,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,984.53/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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