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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 637.85 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 637.85 and 243.03 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 637.85 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/637.85 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 637.85 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 155,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,015.47/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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