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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 639.60 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 639.60 and 209.89 is: 314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 639.60 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/639.60 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 639.60 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 134,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,245.66/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.86

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