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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 638.11 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 638.11 and 243.32 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 638.11 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/638.11 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 638.11 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 155,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,262.04/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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