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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 639.59 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 639.59 and 203.97 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 639.59 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/639.59 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 639.59 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 130,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,456.15/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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