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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 638.46 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 638.46 and 182.32 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 638.46 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/638.46 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 638.46 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 116,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,404.03/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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