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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.07, 638.44 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.07, 638.44 and 252.39 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.07 : 638.44 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.07/638.44 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.07x = 638.44 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.07x = 161,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,135.59/426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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