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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 638.08 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 638.08 and 272.21 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 638.08 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/638.08 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 638.08 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 173,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,691.76/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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