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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 639.30 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 639.30 and 272.52 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 639.30 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/639.30 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 639.30 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 174,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,222.04/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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