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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 639.52 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 639.52 and 252.96 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 639.52 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/639.52 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 639.52 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 161,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,772.98/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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