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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 639.56 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 639.56 and 207.02 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 639.56 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/639.56 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 639.56 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 132,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,401.71/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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