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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.27, 639.51 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.27, 639.51 and 339.93 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.27 : 639.51 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.27/639.51 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.27x = 639.51 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.27x = 217,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,385.44/426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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