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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 639.12 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 639.12 and 281.36 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 639.12 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/639.12 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 639.12 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 179,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,822.80/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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