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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 639.27 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 639.27 and 252.92 is: 379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 639.27 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/639.27 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 639.27 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 161,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,684.17/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.45

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