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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 639.09 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 639.09 and 182.32 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 639.09 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/639.09 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 639.09 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 116,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,518.89/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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