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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.35, 639.86 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.35, 639.86 and 243.83 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.35 : 639.86 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.35/639.86 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.35x = 639.86 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.35x = 156,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,012.65/426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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