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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.30, 639.78 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.30, 639.78 and 209.76 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.30 : 639.78 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.30/639.78 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.30x = 639.78 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.30x = 134,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,200.25/426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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