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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.26, 638.73 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.26, 638.73 and 290.18 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.26 : 638.73 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.26/638.73 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.26x = 638.73 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.26x = 185,346.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,346.67/426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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