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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639 and 243.43 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 155,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,551.77/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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