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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 639.24 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 639.24 and 243.64 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 639.24 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/639.24 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 639.24 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 155,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,744.43/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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