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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 638.51 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 638.51 and 252.95 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 638.51 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/638.51 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 638.51 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 161,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,506.65/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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