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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.26, 638.52 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.26, 638.52 and 271.80 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.26 : 638.52 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.26/638.52 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.26x = 638.52 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.26x = 173,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,549.74/426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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