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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.37, 639.60 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.37, 639.60 and 243.71 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.37 : 639.60 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.37/639.60 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.37x = 639.60 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.37x = 155,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,875.70/426.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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