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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 638.64 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 638.64 and 272.52 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 638.64 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/638.64 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 638.64 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 174,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,042.17/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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