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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 638.88 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 638.88 and 182.44 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 638.88 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/638.88 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 638.88 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 116,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,557.27/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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