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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 638.49 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 638.49 and 252.81 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 638.49 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/638.49 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 638.49 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 161,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,416.66/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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