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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 638.67 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 638.67 and 252.89 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 638.67 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/638.67 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 638.67 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 161,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,513.26/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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