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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 638.04 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 638.04 and 253.14 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 638.04 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/638.04 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 638.04 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 161,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,512.00/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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