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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 638.62 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 638.62 and 243.34 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 638.62 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/638.62 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 638.62 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 155,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,399.59/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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