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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.09, 638.07 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.09, 638.07 and 271.56 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.09 : 638.07 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.09/638.07 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.09x = 638.07 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.09x = 173,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,274.29/426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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